George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket', 1829 (1892). Artist: Unknown

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George Stephenson's locomotive 'Rocket', 1829 (1892). On 11 October 1829 'Rocket' won the Rainhill Trials, a competition held to determine the engine to be used on the Liverpool to Manchester Railway.

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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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